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Technically speaking, a crossbow is an assault weapon. So is a sling shot. So is a nuclear missile. But there is actual different categories. "Assault Weapons" are generally of military grade use. Of course SWAT wannabes also get to play with these type toys too.
What separates the M4 from military use is the grade of the round. 5.56 is ammo for military. It is illegal to use in the civilian world. Ranges are only authorized to sell and allow .223 It's a lower grade round with far less punch. Don't know which SWAT uses.
I hate to tell you this but that is not what separates the civilian version of the M4 and the military one. The only difference is the fact that a M4 or M16 shoots burst or full auto and the civilian is semi auto. Although civilians can buy full auto weapons like the M4 if they have the right paperwork. You can without a doubt buy M855 which is what the US uses. You can even buy the 118lr 7.62 sniper ammo that we use. Not that it is that big of a deal because there is a lot more effective ammo out there that what the military uses.